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Illimsan Mountain Royal Azalea Cultural Festival

보성 일림산 철쭉제
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San123-9, Yongban-ri, Ungchi-myeon, Boseong-gun, Jeollanam-do
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Overview

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Royal Azelea Cultural Festival is held around Illimsan Mountain's Yongchu Valley in Jeollanam-do.

With the biggest royal azelea field in Korea, visitors to the festival can witness sea of red flowers some as tall as human adult. 
 

Utilization information

Opening hours, closed days and other practical details.

Age limit
Open to visitors of all ages
End date
20190506
Venue
Illimsan Mountain Yongchu Valley parking lot
Start date
20190504
Venue info
[Train]
From Seoul Station take a train to Boseong Station. From Boseong Station Bus Stop, take Bus No. Ungchi 51 or Ungchi 51-1 to Sinjeon Bus Stop. Walk approx. 20 min.
Time needed
Varies by program

Updated 2019.11.21

Introduction

Royal Azelea Cultural Festival is held around Illimsan Mountain's Yongchu Valley in Jeollanam-do.

With the biggest royal azelea field in Korea, visitors to the festival can witness sea of red flowers some as tall as human adult. 

Programs

- Cultural events: Forest music performance, exhibition, local food market
- Experience events: Cutting cypress trees, face painting and nail art, eco carpentry, make mini flower pot, traditional Korean games and more

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San123-9, Yongban-ri, Ungchi-myeon, Boseong-gun, Jeollanam-do


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